News Tipoffs - Kentucky Editors
Alumni help Kentucky State expand hands-on learning at Lexington elementary school
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 30 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Alumni help Kentucky State expand hands-on learning at Lexington elementary school
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William Wells Brown partnership will expand a community garden and add an outdoor learning station and greenhouse
An expanded community garden, an outdoor learning station, and a greenhouse will give students at William Wells Brown Elementary School in Lexington new ways to explore science, agriculture, and healthy li
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America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Shae Hopkins, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kentucky Educational Television (KET)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release:
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America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Shae Hopkins, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kentucky Educational Television (KET)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 30, 2026 - Kate Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement today on the passing of Shae Hopkins, E
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Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 30 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads 22 States Supporting Rule Excluding Illegal Immigrants from Congressional Apportionment
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that, alongside Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, she is leading a coalition of 22 states in support of the United States Department of Commerce's and the United State
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing
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Friday, October 30, 2026
RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart D
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Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Cold Chain Support in Chad, Surgical Training in Ukraine, and More
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Early Partnership for Long-Term Success: Kentucky Medical Association Supports EKU's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Oct. 30 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Early Partnership for Long-Term Success: Kentucky Medical Association Supports EKU's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
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KMA supports EKU's plan for a new osteopathic medical school and a statewide strategy to expand rural residency training in Kentucky.
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) has expressed its support for Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) proposed College of Osteopathic Medi
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Federal Register: EPA Approves Electronic Reporting Program Revisions for Environmental Agencies in 18 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions
This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connect
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses
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Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care
RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court r
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House Oversight & Government Reform Chairman Comer Seeks Testimony From Democrat Operatives Who Plotted to Rig Alaska Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Oct 29, 2026
Chairman Comer Seeks Testimony from Democrat Operatives Who Plotted to Rig Alaska Senate Race
WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today launched an investigation into allegations that the Mary Peltola campaign recruited challenger candidates with a name nearl
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KSAT and Morehead State University Partner to Expand Lunar Communications Infrastructure
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Oct. 31 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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KSAT and Morehead State University partner to expand Lunar Communications Infrastructure
30 October 2026
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a leading provider of ground station networks and satellite operations, today announced a strategic partnership with Morehead State University (MSU) to enhance the KSAT Lunar Network and support the growing demand for communications and tracking services for deep
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Markey study links neighborhood disadvantage to higher colorectal cancer death risk in younger patients
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 28 -- The University of Kentucky posted the following news:
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Markey study links neighborhood disadvantage to higher colorectal cancer death risk in younger patients
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People diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 50 who live in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Kentucky and Georgia had a 30% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Justin Xavier Moore, Ph.D.
Moore, an a
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Mount St. Joseph University and Delhi Township Announce $2.5 Million Investment at Delhi Towne Square
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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Mount St. Joseph University and Delhi Township Announce $2.5 Million Investment at Delhi Towne Square
October 29, 2026
New home for the Mount's Physician Assistant Program marks a major investment in healthcare education and the future of Delhi Towne Square.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Today, Mount St. Joseph University (the Mount) and Delhi Township announced a partnership to bring the University's Physic
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MSJ Graphic Design Students Make a Lasting Impact Through Innovative Brand Identity Design Course
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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MSJ Graphic Design Students Make a Lasting Impact Through Innovative Brand Identity Design Course
October 29, 2026
MSJ students partner with local nonprofits to create lasting brand identities, gain real-world design experience, and build professional portfolios that make a meaningful impact in the community.
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At Mount St. Joseph University, graphic design education extends far beyond the classroom.
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NACC Veterans Day Program and Reception set for November 5, 2026
RAINSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- Northeast Alabama Community College posted the following news:
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NACC Veterans Day Program and Reception set for November 5, 2026
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Northeast Alabama Community College will host a community-wide Veterans Day program and reception on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. in NACC's William H. Beck Music Auditorium. Refreshments will follow the program, and the college extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend. We especially want to welcome all local
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National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms
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"Nevada is the microcosm of our country. It is the perfect proving ground for anyone who wants to be successful nationwide." - Senator Cortez Masto
Nevada is a critical battleground state home to the closest gubernatorial contest in the nation and national leaders are barnstorming the state in the final stretch of the mi
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OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news:
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OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women
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The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named its top 20 freshmen, as well as Top 10 freshman men and women for the 2025-26 class.
Students are selected based on the criteria of scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply when they are sophomores base
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Solar Energy Center Begins Operations With Support From Muhlenberg College
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news:
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Solar Energy Center Begins Operations With Support From Muhlenberg College
October 28, 2026
Muhlenberg College and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania have collaborated to bring a western Kentucky solar energy center online.
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC developed the Sebree Solar II Energy Center in Henderson County, Kentucky; the project became opera
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Solar Energy Center Begins Operations with Support from Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Solar Energy Center Begins Operations with Support from Swarthmore
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Swarthmore and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania have collaborated to bring a western Kentucky solar energy center online.
The 150-megawatt solar facility, Sebree Solar II Energy Center, will help meet Henderson County, Kentucky's growing electricity demand, supplying enough energy annually to pow
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STATEMENT FROM PBS PRESIDENT AND CEO PAULA KERGER ON THE PASSING OF SHAE HOPKINS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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STATEMENT FROM PBS PRESIDENT AND CEO PAULA KERGER ON THE PASSING OF SHAE HOPKINS
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ARLINGTON, VA; October 30, 2026 -- PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger shared the following statement today on the passing of Shae Hopkins, longtime Executive Director and CEO of Kentucky Educational Television (KET) and PBS board member.
"Our dear colleague, Shae Hopkins, passed away last night surrounded by her
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Strengthening Mathematics Recovery in Connecticut: Research-Informed Priorities for Local Districts
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Strengthening Mathematics Recovery in Connecticut: Research-Informed Priorities for Local Districts
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Editor's Note: Katherine Mack prepared this research brief with UConn's Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). The full brief examines post-pandemic mathematics recovery in Connecticut. Below is an executive summary.
Connecticut's mathematics results show encourag
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Utah and Other States Reach $220 Million Settlement With GM Over Driver Data
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their conse
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Wheeling University Celebrates Homecoming 2026 and Announces Appointment of Dylan Nowakowski as CFO
WHEELING, West Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Wheeling University posted the following news:
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October 30, 2026
Wheeling University October Update
Dear Wheeling University Community,
Homecoming Weekend was filled with athletic games, activities for families, and events for alumni and students. During halftime of the Cardinal Football game, the Homecoming Court was introduced, and seniors Valdimir Zhang and Madison Conrad were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. A Homecoming Dance was held for the
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WKU Event Parking Notice: Upcoming Basketball Games
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Event Parking Notice: Upcoming Basketball Games
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Saturday, October 31 | Tip-Off: 2:00 PM.
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o 10:00 AM: Event parking operations begin. Free parking in Parking Structure 1 only.
o $10 CASH Parking Structure 2.
Hilltoppers vs. Morehead State
Monday, November 2 | Tip-Off: 6:30 PM View Men's Weeknight Basketball Parking Map.
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o 2:30 PM: Event parking op
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WKU Homecoming 2026: A world tour to remember
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Homecoming 2026: A world tour to remember
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Join us on the Hill for Big Red's World Tour! Homecoming 2026 promises a weekend of Hilltopper Spirit and family fun. Presented by the WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, the Hill will be a hub of community celebration.
Big Red's World Tour begins on Thursday, Nov. 12 with our annu
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